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The Heart's Search, Discovery, and Ultimate Sacrifice in Attar's Mokhtar Nameh (Chapter 42, Poem 20)

In Poem 20 of Chapter 42 in Attar's Mokhtar Nameh, the poet illustrates the mystical journey of the heart. Initially driven by restless passion (havas) and constant searching, the heart eventually achieves spiritual intimacy by becoming the confidant of the divine, comforting secret (mahram-e raz). This profound realization culminates in ultimate surrender, where the heart willingly sacrifices its pure soul, earning the title of a sincere, all-risking lover (pakbaz) who holds nothing back in the path of love.

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